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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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